Obituary Listing
Anthony Nieuwkoop
Jun 3, 2024
Dr. Anthony (Tony) James Nieuwkoop died peacefully in Holland, Michigan on June 3, 2024 at the age of 68. Tony is survived by his wife, Ann Nieuwkoop; their children, Andy Nieuwkoop (Andrea Marat) and Jessica Nieuwkoop (Matt Snell); grandchildren, Cooper, Charlotte, Marius, and Anders; siblings, Jo Ann Kovac (Keith) and David Nieuwkoop (Dan Lane); and siblings-in-law, Ed Miner, Grant Miner,...
Richard Kardian
Jun 3, 2024
Richard Frank Kardian, known warmly to many as Rich, took his final flight on June 3, 2024. Born on July 15, 1946, in Muskegon, MI, he spent his life soaring through the skies as a commercial pilot, flight instructor, and a hobbyist. He enjoyed flying real and model airplanes right alongside his son, Rolly. They spent many unforgettable years hosting...

Duane Mcbride
May 31, 2024
Duane “Tom” Thomas McBride, age 85, of Wayland, Michigan, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born May 24, 1939, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Howard and Alice (Fitzgerald) McBride. Tom graduated from Kellogsville High School with the class of 1957, and went on to further his education at Grand Rapids Junior...

Mary Johnson
May 30, 2024
Mary Lou Johnson, age 78, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at home. The daughter of Howard & Margret Johnson, she was born on October 27, 1945 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mary Lou dedicated herself to her children and family. Some of her favorite things included chocolate brownies and intricate picture puzzles. She was preceded...
Jack Adams
May 26, 2024
Jack Ernest Moses Adams, age 46, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The son of Dolly Black Carter, he was born on August 6, 1977 in Grand Rapids. Jack dedicated himself to his work, he enjoyed 15 years at Burton Heights Pizza following Frank Vitale for another 15 years at Frank V’s Sports Lounge....
Hortencia Holliday
May 25, 2024
Hortencia V. Holliday, age 82, of Hersey, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The daughter of Manuel & Fransica Lopez, she was born on September 23, 1941 in Chihuahua, Mexico. On January 28, 1967, she married the love of her life, Terry Holliday, in Los Angeles, California. Hortencia dedicated herself to her children and family. She was preceded...
Jack Harter
May 25, 2024
Jack E. Harter, age 69, of Fenwick, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at home. The son of Orlie Levi & Elizabeth Harter, he was born on July 1, 1954 in Middleton, Michigan. On July 6, 1998, he married Betty Lou in Palo, Michigan. Jack took pride in his work, he dedicated himself to forty years at Herbruck's...
Sally Barnhart
May 25, 2024
Our beloved mother, Sally Barnhart, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, after a short illness. She was 86. Her greatest joy was being a mom to Betsy Granstra, Brian (Chari) Granstra, and her beloved miniature schnauzer, Lilly. She was welcomed to heaven by her parents, Willis and Blanche Barnhart, brother, Frank Barnhart, sister, Elizabeth Barnhart, best friends, Diane Wroblewski...
Robert Timmer
May 23, 2024
Robert W. Timmer, age 90, joined his beloved wife in eternal rest on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born on December 14, 1933 in Holland, MI to John & Ada Timmer. A veteran of the United States Army, Robert served honorably during the Korean war era and attained the rank of Specialist 3rd Class. He was employed for over...
Elpidio Caballero Jimenez
May 23, 2024
Elpidio Caballero Jimenez, age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born on November 16, 1944, in Durango, Mexico. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue SE, Grand Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...
Paula Kelly
May 22, 2024
Paula Lynn (Shoup) Kelly, age 62, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a three-year battle with uterine cancer on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She was born March 5, 1962, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Jerry and Judy (Grotenrath) Shoup and proceeded in death by her Father-in-Law Bernard Kelly. Paula graduated from Kellogsville High...
Martha Dunning
May 22, 2024
Martha Jones Dunning passed away on May 22nd, 2024. She was born November 19,1928 in Columbus, Ohio to Lester and Petrina (Ross) Jones, who pre-deceased her, as did her husband Allen D. Dunning and her sons Stephen and David. She is survived by her daughter Peggy (Mark) Cousineau of Kaysville, Utah and her son Peter (Trina) Dunning of Grand Rapids,...
Marilyn Koenig
May 21, 2024
Marilyn Jean (Bigelow) Koenig, age 77, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family by her side, after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She was born February 21, 1947, in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Raymond E. and Helen Jean (Ferguson) Bigelow. Marilyn graduated from Mattawan High School with the class of 1965 and attended Western Michigan...

Joe Sherron
May 21, 2024
Joe W. Sherron, passed away on his 98th Birthday, May 21, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1926, in Paducah, KY, to Jesse & Margaret Sherron. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the end of World War II. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Joe Lived A Good...
Kenneth Olsson
May 18, 2024
With a heavy heart and fond memories, we announce the passing of Kenneth J. Olsson, affectionately known as Kenny J or Bird, on May 18, 2024. Born on September 15, 1958, in Lakeview, Michigan, Ken was a loving, funny, ambitious, and generous man whose zest for life was contagious. He had the ability to light up any room with his...
Britany Kroesing
May 17, 2024
Britany Rae Kroesing, age 32, of Stanton, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at McBride Stanton Adult Foster Care Home after battling Huntington’s Disease for many years. The daughter of Gary Gene & Kari Ann (Wright) Kroesing, she was born on November 4, 1991 in Lakeview. She was a graduate of Greenville High School, and enjoyed country music, bocce...
Mary Brown
May 16, 2024
Mary F. Brown, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 15, 1930, to Dewey & Lillian Lance. Mary married Arthur Brown on May 23, 1955. She enjoyed her dog, Sue, puzzles and most of all spending time with her family. Survivors include her children, Albert (Laurie...
Audrey Aylsworth
May 14, 2024
Audrey Fae Aylsworth, a lifelong Greenville resident, passed away Tuesday evening, May 14, 2024 on her 95th birthday at her daughter's home near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The daughter of Fred L. & Lucile E. (Hubbs) Thompson, she was born on May 14, 1929 in Greenville and was a 1947 graduate of Cedar Springs High School. On October 21, 1949, in...
Frederic Verspoor
May 14, 2024
Frederic W. Verspoor, age 78, a lifelong resident of the Ada and Lowell communities, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 under the loving care of his family following a brief illness. The son of Leonard Marvin & Margaret (Tanis) Verspoor, he was born on August 28, 1945 and was a 1963 graduate of Lowell High School. Fred...
Patricia Horn
May 12, 2024
Patricia M. Horn, age 73, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born on November 20, 1950, in Port Huron. Pat married Earl Horn Jr. in 1971. He preceded her in death in 2023. Pat was a generous, intelligent and kind woman who loved taking pictures. She owned her own photography business with her spouse earl...